Good Nutrition & Physical Activity

Every day choices about what you eat and drink, how much screen time and sleep you get, and how you move, impact your health and quality of life. Healthful choices play a major role in preventing and treating health problems—such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. By focusing on good nutrition and physical activity, you can reduce your risks, improve academic performance, decrease stress, have stamina to succeed at sports/hobbies, and feel better physically and mentally. Consider making these positive changes for a lifetime of healthy habits:

Build your own

Instead of a diet overhaul, make small changes to what you eat and drink that will work for you now and in the future.

Take one day at a time

Sometimes things don’t go as planned, even with the best of intentions. If you miss one day or one milestone for your goal, don’t give up!

Be active your way

Pick activities you enjoy! If you focus on having fun or learning a new skill that interests you, you will be more likely to stick with it.

Team up

Find a friend with similar goals—swap healthy recipes and be active together. Staying on track is easier with support and a cheerleader.

Celebrate successes

Think of each change as a “win” as you build positive habits and find ways to reach your goals. Reward yourself—you’ve earned it!